Archive: Aug 2003

A Rochester resident stole a large ham from the Theta Chi fraternity house on Oct. 20.Quintin Griffin, 32, of Rochester was arrested and charged with burglary and petty larceny, security reports. Around 10 p.m. Griffin allegedly entered and left the room of a student living in Theta Chi fraternity house."The suspect was carrying something under […]

Following Students' Association Senate and Presidential elections last semester, UR's student government has been plagued with delays and controversy over voting procedures and outcomes.First, the All-Campus Judicial Council released their decision March 3 voiding the Senate elections, deeming them unconstitutional since not all students were able to vote. Further, junior and At-Large candidate Atul Gulati […]

A series of comics recently published in the Campus Times caused controversy at UR and in the Rochester community. The cartoons in question, drawn by juniors Chuck Zhang and Brendan Woodcock, have led to accusations of racism."I can see the KKK running [the cartoon by Woodcock] but not a normal newspaper," stock service worker Rich […]

With the unfolding events in Baghdad and announcements by the Bush administration, the UR community has found its borders extending beyond Rochester and bringing the student body directly into the heated debate of a pre-emptive war.Peace rallies, silent protests, lectures and general conversations have exposed diverse views. While those who are against war have been […]

After weeks of talks, employees of Strong Memorial Hospital and UR approved new collective bargaining agreements on Oct. 9. The contract agreed upon provides major gains in wages, health insurance and training for SEIU workers.Under the unanimously approved new contract, all employees will receive at least a 10 percent wage increase during the term of […]